Market Basket Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breast Boneless & Skinless Antibiotic Free: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily: $2.49/lb
- Eye Round Roast Fresh Cut Daily: $4.99/lb
- Virginia or Honey Ham At The Deli: $4.99/lb
- Provolone Cheese At The Deli: $3.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Swordfish Steaks: $12.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Wolffish Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $3.49/lb
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $3.99 for 10-LB.
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $4.49/lb
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks: $3.99/lb
- Oven Ready Roaster In Cooking Bag: $10.49 for 6-LB.
- Breaded Chicken Frozen: $5.49 for 16 oz.
- Golden Mashed Potatoes: $4.79/lb
- Nugget Ham: $4.99/lb
- Boneless Ham Quarter: $4.99 for 3lb.
- Curly's Baby Back Ribs Fully Cooked: $8.99 for 38 oz.
- Curly's Pulled Pork: $14.99 for 15-16 oz.
- Deli Select Ultra Thin Smoked Ham: $6.99 for 6 oz.
- Deli Select Ultra Thin Honey Ham: $6.99 for 6 oz.
- Deli Select Ultra Thin Oven Roasted Turkey Breast: $6.99 for 6 oz.
- Sliced Meat Bologna: $1.99 for 16 oz.
- Hot Link Sausage: $4.99 for 24 oz.
- Chicken Franks: $1.49 for 1-LB.
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $1.49 for 1-LB.
- Bratwurst or Knockwurst: $4.99 for 12 oz.
- Chourizo Sausage Spanish Style: $3.99 for 12 oz.
- Natural Casing Franks: $11.99 for 32 oz.
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $7.99 for 5-LB.
- Breaded Chicken Tenders Nuggets: $5.99 for 22-29 oz.
- Yummy Chicken Dino Buddies Tenders Nuggets Alpha Buddies: $5.99 for 18-21.7 oz.
- Chicken Strips or Nuggets: $5.99 for 24 oz.
- All Natural Sausage Patties Links: $2.50 for 5-7 oz.
- Three Dragons Dumplings Egg Rolls Crab Rangoon: $3.99 for 5-13 oz.
- Centerville Chicken Pie Pot Pie: $12.99 for 36 oz.
- Sweet Sausage Burger Plant Based: $6.49 for 6 oz.
- Rare Roast Beef: $9.99/lb
- Turkey Breast: $6.99/lb
- Alpine Cheddar Cheese: $5.99/lb
- Domestic Feta Cheese or Pitted Kalamata Olives: $3.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Monkfish Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Farm Raised Littleneck Clams: $5.99/lb
- Mama Bear Salmon Portions: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Cedar Bay Air Fryer Salmon & Vegetables: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Cedar Bay Air Fryer Fish & Chips: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Cedar Bay Air Fryer Salmon Bites: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Trident Salmon Burgers: $10.99 for 16-18 oz.
- Shrimp Bowls Garlic Butter Risotto Alfredo Scampi Fried Rice Honey Garlic: $9.99 for 39.6 oz.
- Quality Cooked Shrimp 26/30 Ct. Per Pound: $8.99 for 16 oz.
- E-Z Peel Raw Shrimp 26/30 Ct. Per Pound: $15.89 for 2-LB.
- Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 26/30 Ct. Per Pound: $15.89 for 2-LB.
- Catfish Nuggets: $9.99 for 3-LB.
- Whole Tilapia: $10.99 for 3-LB.
- True Tides Flounder Fillets Locally Caught: $10.99 for 16 oz.
- Trident Salmon Burgers: $10.99 for 16-18 oz.
- Shrimp Wonton Soup Original With Noodles: $4.99 for 9.1 oz.
- Squid Rings: price not listed
- Cooked & Cut Squid Tentacles: price not listed
- Sliced Red Brisket Pastrami: $9.99 for 9 oz.
- Antipasto Negroni Classico: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Mikes Amazing Mustard Dijon Deli Yellow: $0.99/lb
- Mr. Chikin Chicken Wings: $5.99 for 11 oz.
- Bertolino Meatloaf Mix: $6.99 for 3-LB.
- Beef Burgers: $9.99 for 32 oz.
- Fresh Smashed Beef Burger: $9.99 for 10-LB.
- The Flying Meatballs 3 Meat Beef Turkey: $8.99 for 16 oz.
- Giant Beef & Pork: $9.99 for 22 oz.
- Cello Franks Skinless: $5.99/lb
- Old Tyme Franks Natural Casing: $4.99/lb
- Spiral Recipe Ham: $4.99/lb
- Capicola Hot Sweet: $6.99/lb
- Genoa Salami: $9.49/lb
- Prosciutto Great With Melon: $9.89/lb
- Turkey Burgers Steakhouse Peppers & Onions: $8.49 for 20 oz.
- Maple Glazed Bacon: $5.99 for 12 oz.
- Polska Kielbasa: $3.49 for 13 oz.
- Bun Length Franks: $4.99 for 48 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes: $0.99/lb
- Cucumbers: $1.00 for 2
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce: $2.50 for 2
- Romaine Lettuce: $1.00 for 2
- Red Salad Onions: $0.99/lb
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash: $1.50 for 10-12 oz.

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Jumbo Meat Franks (1-LB. pack): $1.49 for 1 lb. - about $0.37/serving
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily: $2.49/lb, 2 lbs. for 4 people - about $1.25/serving
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $3.49/lb, 1.5 lbs. for 4 people - about $1.31/serving
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks: $3.99/lb, 2 lbs. for 4 people - about $2.00/serving
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $4.49/lb, 1.5 lbs. for 4 people - about $1.69/serving
- Fresh Chicken Breast Boneless & Skinless Antibiotic Free: $4.99/lb, 2 lbs. for 4 people - about $2.50/serving
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Haddock Fillets: $9.99/lb, 2 lbs. for 4 people - about $5.00/serving

Why these meals: Boneless pork chops at $2.49/lb are the standout deal this week, making Monday a genuinely cheap and satisfying dinner for the whole family. Fresh Italian sausage at $3.49/lb anchors a pasta night that kids always love, and organic chicken drumsticks at $3.99/lb give you a hands-on, fun-to-eat baked dinner mid-week. Jumbo Meat Franks at $1.49 for a full pound keep Friday's cookout-style hot dog night almost free on protein, which helps offset the one premium night. Haddock at $9.99/lb is the most expensive protein chosen, but it is still the least costly seafood on this week's flyer by a wide margin, and a simple baked preparation keeps the rest of that meal inexpensive. Skipping swordfish, salmon, and shrimp - all $10 or more per package before you even account for portion size - keeps the week's total comfortably inside the budget.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Roasted Stem Cluster Tomatoes and Air Fryer Vegetables
Description: Boneless pork chops are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Halved stem cluster tomatoes and a bag of Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables round out the plate with color and sweetness that kids enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily, Stem Cluster Tomatoes, Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs. of pork chops (roughly one chop per person plus a small extra), 1 lb. of stem cluster tomatoes, and 1 bag (10-12 oz.) of Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables. Each chop serves one adult-sized portion; cut smaller for younger kids.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Tuesday
Meal: Fresh Italian Sausage and Pasta with Tresca Marinara Sauce
Description: Sliced fresh Italian sausage is browned in a skillet, then simmered with Tresca pasta sauce over your favorite pasta shape until the sauce thickens and coats everything. This is a classic, crowd-pleasing bowl that kids aged 5 to 12 will happily clean up.
Sale items used: Fresh Italian Sausage, Tresca Pasta Sauce 5 Varieties
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs. of Fresh Italian Sausage and 1 jar (24 oz.) of Tresca Pasta Sauce. Serve over 12 oz. of dried pasta from the pantry; the sauce and sausage together are plenty for 4 people.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Organic Chicken Drumsticks with Grown In Idaho French Fries
Description: Chicken drumsticks are coated in a simple mix of olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika, then baked at 425 degrees until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes. Grown In Idaho French Fries bake alongside on a second sheet pan for a kid-approved dinner that feels like a restaurant treat at home.
Sale items used: Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks, Grown In Idaho French Fries
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs. of Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks (roughly 2 drumsticks per person) and 1 bag (24-28 oz.) of Grown In Idaho French Fries. Both items can go into the oven at the same time; start the drumsticks 10 minutes before the fries for even doneness.
Recipes:
- Perfect Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Thursday
Meal: Baked Haddock Fillets with Butter Lettuce Salad and Cucumbers
Description: Small skinless haddock fillets are placed in a baking dish, dotted with a little butter, seasoned with salt, lemon pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, and baked at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes until flaky and mild - a flavor kids tend to accept easily. A simple side salad of Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce and sliced cucumbers with a drizzle of dressing keeps the meal light and fresh.
Sale items used: Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets, Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce, Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs. of haddock fillets (about 0.5 lb. per person), 1 pack of Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (2 heads), and 1 pack of 2 cucumbers. One pack of lettuce and one pack of cucumbers is more than enough for a side salad for 4.

Friday
Meal: Jumbo Meat Frank Hot Dogs on Premium Hamburger Rolls with Stem Cluster Tomatoes
Description: Jumbo Meat Franks are cooked on a skillet or griddle until lightly charred and heated through, then tucked into soft Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls for a classic end-of-week cookout dinner the whole family loves. Sliced stem cluster tomatoes served on the side add a fresh, simple accompaniment that even picky eaters enjoy.
Sale items used: Jumbo Meat Franks, Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls 8 Pack, Stem Cluster Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 pack (1-LB.) of Jumbo Meat Franks (typically 8 franks per pound, giving 2 per person), 1 pack of Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls (8 pack), and 0.5 lb. of stem cluster tomatoes. One pack of rolls and one pack of franks covers everyone with seconds available for hungry kids.
Recipes:
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily (2 lbs.): $4.98
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes (1.5 lbs. total, split across Monday and Friday): $1.49
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash (x1 bag): $1.50
- Fresh Italian Sausage (1.5 lbs.): $5.24
- Tresca Pasta Sauce 5 Varieties (x1 jar): $2.50
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs.): $7.98
- Grown In Idaho French Fries (x1 bag): $3.99
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets (2 lbs.): $19.98
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (x1 pack of 2): $2.50
- Cucumbers (x1 pack of 2): $1.00
- Jumbo Meat Franks (x1 pack, 1-LB.): $1.49
- Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls 8 Pack (x1 pack): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Dried pasta (12 oz., any shape)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Lemon (for haddock)
- Butter (for haddock)
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Ketchup and mustard (for hot dogs)
- Salad dressing of choice (for butter lettuce salad)